JACKSONVILLE, Fla — John Stegall, eleven-year veteran technical services manager at Sally Corporation, has been promoted to the position of technical services director for the dark ride and animatronics Design/build company. In his new position, he will play a greater role in the design and specification of Sally projects, assuming responsibility for laying out ride infrastructure requirements, and procurement of all control, audio, lighting, special effects and interactive devices, in addition to managing the in-house electronics production team.

Stegall has an extensive technical and supervisory background. Prior to joining Sally Corp., he served in the U.S. Navy as a technical manager and supervisor in support of aircraft carrier USS Roosevelt and air wing electronics operations, retiring as a chief petty officer.

“John has done a fine job leading the department over the years,” says Sally C.E.O. John Wood. “With the departure of our previous technical director, he and his team have absorbed new responsibilities, handling the tasks with outstanding professionalism.”